Explorer Survey 2014 - life worldwide Canada is the most popular destination for retired expats UK expats spend more time socialising with locals than with other expats Switzerland comes top as an all-round expat destination China is home to the highest earning expats in the world Japan 94% of parents think that their children s safety has improved since Taiwan has the best and most affordable healthcare system for expats Explorer Switzerland Singapore China Germany Bahrain 1 2 3 4 5 China Switzerland Singapore 1 2 3 New Zealand 6 New Zealand 1 Brazil has the highest number of expats who are seconded abroad by their employer Italy 57% met their partner while living there Kuwait, Qatar & Saudi Arabia 63% moved for better job prospects New Zealand tops the charts for expat experience and family life Thailand & Vietnam are the most cost-effective expat destinations Thailand Taiwan India Hong Kong 7 8 9 10 Bahrain Singapore New Zealand South Africa Germany 2 3 1 2 3 s at a glance How many times have expats lived abroad? 47 % have been an expat on multiple occasions Top 5 occupations 17% 11% 9% 9% 8% Telecoms, IT & Internet Construction & Engineering Marketing, Media, Creative to improve quality of life 31% Top 5 reasons for 31% 31% to be with family/ partner to have a new challenge 38% 20% to improve job prospects to boost earning potential 28% 46% 25% To see how your country compares in this year s Explorer survey, visit the interactive tool: www.expatexplorer.hsbc.com The Explorer survey was completed by 9,288 expats from over 100 countries through an online questionnaire, conducted by YouGov on behalf of HSBC, in April and May 2014.
Explorer Survey 2014 - life in Asia Pacific 87% 12% of parents say their children have a better quality of life since to New Zealand 72% 23% 44% Thailand have higher levels of disposable income Asia moved there for a new challenge China earn more than $300,000 of British expats choose to move to Australia Be open-minded and adaptable. Enjoy another culture instead of trying to bring home with you. in Malaysia Maori culture in New Zealand Christmas on the beach in Australia Business done over karaoke in China s at a glance 49% New Zealand 6% 34% States 11% 57% 43% 16% 14% Telecoms, IT & Internet $141,688 s intending to stay in Asia Pacific 61% 48% 30% 22% To see how your country compares in this year s Explorer survey, visit the interactive tool: www.expatexplorer.hsbc.com The Explorer survey was completed by 9,288 expats from over 100 countries through an online questionnaire, conducted by YouGov on behalf of HSBC, in April and May 2014.
Explorer Survey 2014 - life in Canada 88% 38% of expats feel a strong connection with Canada of expats moved to improve their quality of life 11th Explorer 8th 12th 17th 79% 76% 79% of expats are satisfied with the local economy of expat parents choose state schools for their children of expats find it easy to integrate into the local community Enjoy this wonderful country and its people. Commit to the way of life here in Canada Ice Hockey Weekends spent in Cottage Country Maple Syrup s at a glance 49% Hong Kong 5% 33% States 13% 55% 12% Telecoms, IT & Internet 11% Health $109,128 s intending to stay in Canada 85% 58% 36% 6% To see how your country compares in this year s Explorer survey, visit the interactive tool: www.expatexplorer.hsbc.com The Explorer survey was completed by 9,288 expats from over 100 countries through an online questionnaire, conducted by YouGov on behalf of HSBC, in April and May 2014.
Explorer Survey 2014 - life in Europe 87% 43% Germany are satisfied with the local economy 77% 57% 73% Switzerland associate the country with a pleasant climate and scenery the UK found it easy to integrate into the local community Italy have found a life partner since France moved to improve their quality of life Embrace everything that is on offer. Throw yourself into the local activities and community in Switzerland Siestas in Spain Christmas markets in Germany St Patrick s day in Ireland s at a glance 69% 17% States 9% Ireland 5% 54% 46% 15% 12% 9% Marketing, media, creative $104,541 s intending to stay in Europe 65% 46% 29% 25% To see how your country compares in this year s Explorer survey, visit the interactive tool: www.expatexplorer.hsbc.com The Explorer survey was completed by 9,288 expats from over 100 countries through an online questionnaire, conducted by YouGov on behalf of HSBC, in April and May 2014.
Explorer Survey 2014 - life in Hong Kong 82% of expat parents say it is more expensive to raise their children 70% 63% 69% of expats travel more since of expats earn more since of expats have more disposable income 38% of expats enjoy more luxurious holidays Come with an open mind, embrace local life, try to learn a few Cantonese phrases, explore the outlying islands in Hong Kong 10th Explorer Lunchtime naps at the desk Sharing food 6th 17th 22nd Giving red envelopes at Chinese New Year s at a glance 40% Australia 8% China 20% 32% 53% 47% 12% 8% Marketing, Media, Creative $165,545 s intending to stay in Hong Kong 56% 52% 38% To see how your country compares in this year s Explorer survey, visit the interactive tool: www.expatexplorer.hsbc.com The Explorer survey was completed by 9,288 expats from over 100 countries through an online questionnaire, conducted by YouGov on behalf of HSBC, in April and May 2014.
Explorer Survey 2014 - life in Mexico 89% 24% of expats are happy to experience the local culture of expats were sent by their employer 21st Explorer 18th 24th 26th 80% 64% of expats 73% of expats enjoy eating the local food of expats try to learn and use the local language associate the country with friendliness The day of the dead festival Mariachi music Ancient temples s at a glance States 11% Spain 7% Argentina 7% 57% 27% 14% 12% s intending to stay in Mexico 56% 33% 53% 75% 43% Telecoms, IT & Internet $104,444 14% To see how your country compares in this year s Explorer survey, visit the interactive tool: www.expatexplorer.hsbc.com The Explorer survey was completed by 9,288 expats from over 100 countries through an online questionnaire, conducted by YouGov on behalf of HSBC, in April and May 2014.
Explorer Survey 2014 - life in the Middle East 70% 25% the Middle East say they earn more than they would back home Oman work in construction and engineering Desert camping in Kuwait 63% 58% 62% Saudi Arabia moved for better job prospects Bahrain say they have a good work life balance the UAE are concerned about rising rental prices Seize the opportunity with both hands and enjoy life here. There is so much to see and do in Oman Horse racing in Oman Souks in Egypt s at a glance 37% India 37% 66% 16% 16% 9% s intending to stay in the Middle East 48% 42% 48% Pakistan 16% 34% Construction & Engineering Retail, Wholesale $97,573 To see how your country compares in this year s Explorer survey, visit the interactive tool: www.expatexplorer.hsbc.com The Explorer survey was completed by 9,288 expats from over 100 countries through an online questionnaire, conducted by YouGov on behalf of HSBC, in April and May 2014.
Explorer Survey 2014 - life in the Arab Emirates 71% 55% of expats have higher salaries since of expats have better cars since 15th Explorer 10th 16th 21st 64% 58% of expats are 60% of expats go out more with expats than locals of expats moved for better job prospects concerned about rising rental prices Make the most of the fantastic opportunities for travel and entertainment in the Arab Emirates Friday Brunch Greeting by rubbing noses Mall culture s at a glance 28% Pakistan 11% 15% India 46% 60% 40% 17% 15% Construction & Engineering Retail, Wholesale $96,729 s intending to stay in the Arab Emirates 53% 50% 41% 9% To see how your country compares in this year s Explorer survey, visit the interactive tool: www.expatexplorer.hsbc.com The Explorer survey was completed by 9,288 expats from over 100 countries through an online questionnaire, conducted by YouGov on behalf of HSBC, in April and May 2014.
Explorer Survey 2014 - life in the 73% 31% of expats are integrating well into the local community s at a glance 50% 49% 67% of expats found a life partner since London enjoy the local entertainment of expats socialise more with locals than with other expats of expats moved to be with their family or partner Visit as many places as possible away from the usual tourist circuit. It is such a beautiful and diverse country in the 33rd Explorer Regional Accents 32nd Stately homes 31st 29th Roast Dinners 70% Ireland 12% States 11% Australia 7% 54% 46% 20% 12% 9% Marketing, Media, Creative $106,971 s intending to stay in the 72% 41% 39% 20% To see how your country compares in this year s Explorer survey, visit the interactive tool: www.expatexplorer.hsbc.com The Explorer survey was completed by 9,288 expats from over 100 countries through an online questionnaire, conducted by YouGov on behalf of HSBC, in April and May 2014.
Explorer Survey 2014 - life in the States 78% 44% of expat parents choose state schools for their children of expats moved to be with their family or partner 30th Explorer 24th 25th 29th 73% 63% 65% of expats found it easy to integrate into the local community of expats keep the majority of their retirement provision there of expats have never lived abroad before Get in the mindset of seeing as much as you can while here and just keep doing it. in the States Love of sports Tipping culture Thanksgiving celebrations s at a glance 25% 62% 13% 9% s intending to stay in the States 71% 33% 47% 58% Canada 9% India 8% 38% Health Marketing, Media, Creative $109,208 20% To see how your country compares in this year s Explorer survey, visit the interactive tool: www.expatexplorer.hsbc.com The Explorer survey was completed by 9,288 expats from over 100 countries through an online questionnaire, conducted by YouGov on behalf of HSBC, in April and May 2014.